The civet cat, a short-haired cat breed with an air of mystery, does have a number of mesmerizing qualities.
As you cast your eyes over its rounded head, you’ll notice that its chin is rather pointed without completely revealing a typecast triangular face. Moving closer, you see that its eyes are scalloped and almond shaped, with pupils that seem to have captured the pale green leaf shadows of nature’s forests or the halos of the dead yellows of autumn. With raised cheekbones and a broad forehead, this is a mothership-style face, every detail sculpted by history and age, especially the seemingly plain nose, the surrounding fur of which gradually becomes more prominent like an ancient sun clock.
The coat of a civet cat is short and stiff. But you won’t feel rough, instead it’s just like a leather sofa, oily and smooth, conveying a relaxed and pleasant touch to you. The color of the fur is mostly brown or dark brown in nature, occasionally adding a few strokes of clean white to its strong back. Their markings, by the way, are like unique tattoos on this mysterious creature, and through their transient lines and shapes, we can penetrate the world of the civet cat’s mind.
Physically, civet cats will always give people the first impression of that feeling of tight muscles and unbridled power. Their paws are wide, their limbs are strong and incredibly sensitive, and their every move is full of animal instinct and grace. As adults, their bodies are even stronger, every muscle glowing with a fruitful sheen, and their physiques are well-proportioned and supremely attractive.
Then there is their tail. Moderately long, slightly shorter than their body length, and just the right proportion to their body. Thick, supple and without any curvature, it is simply the model of a tail and a piece of the civet cat’s confidence.
The so-called personality of the civet cat can perhaps be summarized in four words – independent and emotional. They are curious and intelligent by nature, always keeping a keen eye on the world around them. They maintain a curious balance of friendliness and a sense of authority towards their owners, on the one hand, they give you cozy company and on the other hand, they show their dignity. The sensitivity of the civet cat also makes them more delicate and emotional when their environment changes, and their attachment and affection for people deepens.
In short, the civet cat breed is so pleasing and moving. And from its ears, eye shape and other body parts, you can also get a deeper sense of how the civet cat differs from other cat breeds such as the American Shorthair.